The Optimal Conservative Management of Isolated Midshaft Clavicle Fractures

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN38821485

Enrollment

100

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2002-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Clavicle fractures Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Clavicle fractures

Interventions

Patients fulfulling inclusion criteria will be given an information leaflet in casualty. Those agreeing to enter the trial will be randomised by opening an envelope to either the sling or shoulder br

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 100 patients (50 in each of the two treatment arms) with isolated closed diaphyseal (midshaft) fractures of clavicle.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Age below 18 or above 65 2. Mentally incompetent 3. Not resident locally

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patient completed questionnaire relating to activities of daily living and pain scores. Clinical, cosmetic and radiological outcome.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026